The Africa Green Compute Coalition is a key initiative launching in 2025 to democratize access to AI infrastructure across the continent. The coalition’s mission is to provide sustainable and affordable computing power, transforming a major barrier to AI development into an enabler. This initiative is a direct response to the high costs and energy requirements associated with training and deploying AI models, which have historically limited the ability of African startups and researchers to compete on a global scale.
By providing shared infrastructure and resources, the coalition will foster a more equitable and collaborative environment for innovation. This move is a strategic step toward ensuring that African talent is not constrained by a lack of resources, allowing the continent to build a more resilient and self-sufficient AI ecosystem. The coalition’s focus on “green compute” also aligns with Africa’s broader push for sustainable industrialization and energy transition. By addressing the infrastructure gap in a sustainable way, the coalition is paving the way for a new era of AI-driven industrial growth that is both economically and environmentally sound. The coalition, as part of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development, complements existing G7 initiatives and global AI efforts, acting as a multi-stakeholder platform to steer local, regional, and global private sector collective action across the African continent, ensuring AI benefits all.
